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February 20th, 1876 AD (search for this): chapter 35
cClellan was about to write a condensed account of the battle of Antietam for the Century magazine. He had reviewed the events preceding South Mountain when his pen was arrested. From among the papers found lying on his writing-table, where he had left them four hours before his death, the editor regards the letters of Gen. Sackett, which here follow, as important to be published for the purposes of that history which has not heretofore been written.] Letters from Gen. Sackett.Feb. 20, 1876. my dear general: In reply to your note I will state that, at about nine o'clock on the morning of the battle of Antietam, you told me to mount my horse and to proceed as speedily as possible with orders directing Gen. Burnside to move his troops across the bridge or stream in his front at once, and then to push them forward vigorously, without a moment's delay, to secure the heights beyond. You moreover directed me to remain with Gen. Burnside until I saw his troops well under way
September 17th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 35
charge, killing and wounding a number, and capturing 250 prisoners and 2 guns. Gen. Richardson's division of the 2d corps, pressing the rear-guard of the enemy with vigor, passed Boonsborough and Keedysville, and came upon the main body of the enemy, occupying in large force a strong position a few miles beyond the latter place. It had been hoped to engage the enemy on the 15th. Accordingly instructions were given that if the enemy were overtaken on Map of Antietam, 16th and 17th, September 1862. the march they should be attacked at once; if found in heavy force and in position, the corps in advance should be placed in position for attack and await my arrival. Early in the morning I had directed Burnside to put his corps in motion upon the old Sharpsburg road, but to wait with me for a time until more detailed news came from Franklin. About eight o'clock he begged me to let him go, saying that his corps had been some time in motion, and that if he delayed longer he would
September 16th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 35
, made a dashing charge, killing and wounding a number, and capturing 250 prisoners and 2 guns. Gen. Richardson's division of the 2d corps, pressing the rear-guard of the enemy with vigor, passed Boonsborough and Keedysville, and came upon the main body of the enemy, occupying in large force a strong position a few miles beyond the latter place. It had been hoped to engage the enemy on the 15th. Accordingly instructions were given that if the enemy were overtaken on Map of Antietam, 16th and 17th, September 1862. the march they should be attacked at once; if found in heavy force and in position, the corps in advance should be placed in position for attack and await my arrival. Early in the morning I had directed Burnside to put his corps in motion upon the old Sharpsburg road, but to wait with me for a time until more detailed news came from Franklin. About eight o'clock he begged me to let him go, saying that his corps had been some time in motion, and that if he delaye
16th (search for this): chapter 35
he hills in rear. Gen. Sykes's division had been in position since the 15th, exposed to the enemy's artillery and sharpshooters. Gen. Morell had come up on the 16th, and relieved Gen. Richardson on the right of Gen. Sykes. Continually under the vigilant watch of the enemy, this corps guarded a vital point. The position of of the line opposite bridge No. 3. The attack on the right was to have been supported by an attack on the left. Preparatory to this attack, on the evening of the 16th, Gen. Burnside's corps was moved forward and to the left, and took up a position nearer the bridge. I visited Gen. Burnside's position on the 16th, and, after p16th, and, after pointing out to him the proper dispositions to be made of his troops during the day and night, informed him that he would probably be required to attack the enemy's right on the following morning, and directed him to make careful reconnoissances. Gen. Burnside's corps, consisting of the divisions of Gens. Cox, Wilcox, Rodman, an
15th (search for this): chapter 35
indicated the surrender of that place. The cavalry overtook the enemy's cavalry in Boonsborough, made a dashing charge, killing and wounding a number, and capturing 250 prisoners and 2 guns. Gen. Richardson's division of the 2d corps, pressing the rear-guard of the enemy with vigor, passed Boonsborough and Keedysville, and came upon the main body of the enemy, occupying in large force a strong position a few miles beyond the latter place. It had been hoped to engage the enemy on the 15th. Accordingly instructions were given that if the enemy were overtaken on Map of Antietam, 16th and 17th, September 1862. the march they should be attacked at once; if found in heavy force and in position, the corps in advance should be placed in position for attack and await my arrival. Early in the morning I had directed Burnside to put his corps in motion upon the old Sharpsburg road, but to wait with me for a time until more detailed news came from Franklin. About eight o'clock he
September 15th (search for this): chapter 35
n motion, and that if he delayed longer he would have difficulty in overtaking it; so I let him go. At about midday I rode to the point where Reno was killed the day before, and found that Burnside's troops, the 9th corps, had not stirred from its bivouac, and still blocked the road for the regular division. I sent for Burnside for an explanation, but he could not be found. He subsequently gave as an excuse the fatigued and hungry condition of his men. headquarters, Army of Potomac. Sept. 15, 12.30 P. M. Gen. Burnside: Gen. McClellan desires you to let Gen. Porter's go on past you, if necessary. You will then push your own command on as rapidly as possible. The general also desires to know the reason for your delay in starting this morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Geo. D. Ruggles, Col. and A. D. C. After seeing the ground where Reno fell, and passing over Hooker's battle-ground of the previous day, I went rapidly to the front by the main road, bei
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